Some of the things I've read on here make me scratch my head in amazement. Think about it,
take the factors of war and military out of the equation and ask yourselves, "Is a woman's life more valuable than a man's?" Instantly we think "No" but add the factors back in and suddenly we don't know. The answer is still "no".

I feel that woman should be required to register, just as a man is, and I feel they have every right to fight for our country the same as a man. Some people agree with this but want to put restrictions on what they can do..fine, there are already certain jobs women can't hold. They can't be in special forces (i.e. the Navy Seals or Army Rangers), they can't hold jobs on submarines nor do specific jobs that require them to be on the front lines. To take it a step further, IMO, I think everyone should have to serve at least 2 years of military or federal service when they turn 18. Up until 9-11, this country had lost some of its patriotism and it saddens me that it took a terrorist attack to get some of it back. I also feel that it should be a prerequisit to serve in the military before holding a position in Congress or the Presidency. It seems a little hypocritical to send the military off to war, or make decisions about their pay or deployments, when you've never walked a mile in their shoes to know what it's like.

To get back on track, people truely crack me up. They want full equality but not when it comes to the military. Why stop there? What about the women police officers or firefighters that are put in harms way on a daily basis...in times of peace? Are you saying a military man will feel the need to protect a military woman more than a male cop will feel the need to protect his female partner? I don't think so. I think it's crap we like to tell ourselves to get us off the mental hook of sending a woman to war. Women can mentally and emotionally separate themselves the same as a man and she can take a human life the same as a man.

Ok, now I'm off my soapbox. Thank your for letting me vent. Btw, I am both a woman and a veteran.